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Can WhatsApp AI secretly read your chats? Here's the truth
Paytm founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma has raised concerns over WhatsApp's latest update, claiming it allows artificial intelligence (AI) to access user chats.
How to protect your photos on your smartphone
In the digital age, smartphones have taken over as the go-to device for taking and storing photos.
How to clean smartphone screen safely
Keeping your smartphone screen clean is critical for hygiene and functionality.
NVIDIA readying new AI chip for China that outperforms H20
NVIDIA is working on a new artificial intelligence (AI) chip, the B30A, for the Chinese market.
August's Black Moon will help you see 100,000 stars
As the second half of August unfolds, stargazers are set to witness a rare celestial phenomenon that will bring one of the darkest nights of the year.
Google Pixel 10 series launch tomorrow: How to watch
Google will unveil its highly anticipated Pixel 10 series at the 'Made by Google' event tomorrow.
Allianz Life data breach exposes personal information of 1.1M customers
A major data breach at US-based insurance company Allianz Life has compromised the personal information of 1.1 million customers.
Google's first nuclear-powered AI data center will be in Tennessee
Google has announced its first nuclear reactor site, as part of a 2024 agreement with start-up Kairos Power.
Betting on AI models becomes new trend in gambling industry
The rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) has led to a new trend in the gambling industry. Betting platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket are witnessing a surge in wagers on the performance of top AI models.
World's first robot Olympics ends. Are humanoids ready for mainstream?
The recent "robot Olympics" in Beijing, officially known as the World Humanoid Robot Games, showcased over 500 robots from 16 countries competing in 26 events.
Musk's Grok AI chatbot is trained to be 'crazy conspiracist'
Elon Musk's AI chatbot, Grok, has had its underlying prompts for several of its personas exposed.
OpenAI launches ChatGPT Go plan at ₹399/month: Check benefits
OpenAI has launched a new subscription tier, ChatGPT Go, in India.
NVIDIA GeForce NOW adds RTX 5080 power, expands game library
NVIDIA has announced a major upgrade for its GeForce NOW cloud gaming service.
Grammarly's new AI agents can help students get better grades
Grammarly has unveiled a suite of specialized artificial intelligence (AI) agents to tackle specific writing challenges.
Perplexity: You now get live earnings-call transcriptions of Indian companies
Perplexity, a US-based artificial intelligence (AI) company, has updated its Finance dashboard with live transcriptions and schedules of earnings calls for Indian companies.
AI will eliminate all jobs, including doctors': ex-Google exec
Mo Gawdat, a former chief business officer at Google and the founder of start-up Emma.love, has dismissed the idea that artificial intelligence (AI) will create jobs.
Airtel services down for thousands of users across India
Airtel is facing a major service outage, leaving thousands of its subscribers in the lurch. The disruption has been affecting both voice and data services since around 3:30pm today.
Dubai: You can now skip passport checks thanks to AI
Dubai International Airport (DXB) has launched a world-first artificial intelligence-powered immigration corridor.
Why Meta's AI chatbots are now under fire
Meta, the tech giant led by Mark Zuckerberg, is facing backlash over its sexualized AI chatbots.
Why Russia is sending mice and fruit flies to space
On August 20, Russia will launch the Bion-M No. 2 biosatellite from Kazakhstan's Baikonur Cosmodrome.
No iPhone 18 in 2026? Why Apple may break tradition
Apple's next iPhone launch is just around the corner, with the much-anticipated iPhone 17 series expected to debut early next month.
WhatsApp now lets you schedule group calls in advance
WhatsApp has unveiled a host of new features to improve its calling experience. The most notable addition is the ability to schedule group calls in advance.
SpaceX's Starship 10 launch on August 24: What to expect
SpaceX is gearing up for the 10th flight of its massive Starship rocket. The launch is targeted for Sunday, August 24, from SpaceX's Starbase facility in Texas.
How to secure old gadgets before selling
Selling old gadgets can be an excellent way to earn some extra bucks, but it is imperative to keep your personal information secure before giving them away.
How to enhance PC performance with Disk Cleanup
Most of the time, you can give your computer a major performance boost by simply maintaining it properly.
Meta's first smart glasses with built-in display could cost $800
Meta is reportedly gearing up to launch its next-generation smart glasses, codenamed "Hypernova," later this year.
COVID-19 accelerates aging of blood vessels in women, finds study
A recent study has revealed that COVID-19 can speed up the aging of blood vessels, but this effect is mainly seen in women.
This Swiss start-up is using underground spaces to power buildings
Enerdrape, a Swiss start-up, is revolutionizing urban decarbonization by harnessing underground heat to power buildings.
An AI tool is speeding up patient discharges in UK
The UK's National Health Service (NHS) is trialing an artificial intelligence (AI) tool at a London hospital trust.
How China plans to lower chip reliance on US
In a major policy shift, China has mandated its data centers to source more than half of their computing chips from domestic manufacturers.
Google Drive gets Material 3 Expressive: What are the changes?
Google Drive for Android is getting a Material 3 Expressive redesign, following the updated homescreen widget.
This Chinese technique can make your brain and heart transparent
A team of Chinese scientists has developed a groundbreaking technique to make organs like the brain and heart transparent.
Robots might soon give birth to human babies. Say what!
The world's first humanoid robot surrogate could soon give birth to a live baby, scientists have claimed.
Titan to darken Saturn on August 19: How to watch
On August 19, Saturn's largest moon, Titan, will cast its shadow on the planet. This rare event can be witnessed in the early hours of that day.
Judge halts FTC's inquiry into Media Matters after X ad-controversy
A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction, stopping the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) from investigating left-leaning advocacy group Media Matters.
Anthropic's Claude can now end conversations in extreme cases
Anthropic, the company behind popular AI chatbot Claude, is adding an experimental feature that lets some of its models end conversations.
Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla returns home after historic space mission
Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla has returned to India after his historic visit to the International Space Station (ISS).
WhatsApp to show who viewed your status without opening list
WhatsApp is working on a new feature that will show users a quick preview of who has viewed a particular update, without having to open the full viewer list.
ISRO launches new space lab to boost students' scientific learning
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and Muskaan Foundation have teamed up to set up a state-of-the-art space laboratory in Mechuka, Arunachal Pradesh.
Scam alert! Mumbai woman loses ₹18.5L while ordering milk online
A 71-year-old woman from Wadala, Mumbai, has been duped of her entire bank savings of ₹18.5 lakh in a matter of two days.